1
as in transparent
easily seen through
consumers pretty much expect see-through packaging for bacon
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as in sheer
very thin and easy to see through
a designer whose see-through clothes scandalized the fashion world back in the 1960s
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Recent Examples of see-through
The denim is thick enough to not be see-through and stretchy enough to be comfy and supportive.
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
Halle Berry Halle Berry shows off her skin in a striped see-through gown, plus a Jennifer Behr veiled fascinator.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
Halle Berry wore a sheer dress, characterized by its super low cut neckline and stripes of see-through mesh and sequins, worn under a cropped tuxedo jacket.
—Andrea Bossi, Essence, 6 May 2025
Host of the trip Bieber, meanwhile, dazzled in a gold and bronze dress with a plunging neckline and see-through heels.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Malia Griggs, Glamour, 9 May 2025
Halle Berry Halle Berry shows off her skin in a striped see-through gown, plus a Jennifer Behr veiled fascinator.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 6 May 2025
Halle Berry wore a sheer dress, characterized by its super low cut neckline and stripes of see-through mesh and sequins, worn under a cropped tuxedo jacket.
—Andrea Bossi, Essence, 6 May 2025
Host of the trip Bieber, meanwhile, dazzled in a gold and bronze dress with a plunging neckline and see-through heels.
—Escher Walcott, People.com, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for see-through
Adjective
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No matter how meticulous evidence is gathered, its value can diminish without transparent, comprehensive reporting.—
Beth Worthy,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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There is a critical opportunity for brands to lead the charge in redefining value—not by focusing on price tags, but by investing in ethical production, sustainable materials and transparent supply chains.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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Secrets of the Thrift Kidney's strategy centers on knowledge, patience, and sheer time investment.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Cyrus released the single alongside a black-and-white video that sways from footage of the singer dripping in crystals to wearing a long, classic dress and toward the end, wearing a somber black coat with sheer fabric covering her face.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 May 2025
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For fashion's biggest night, Megan went for classic glamour in a custom Michael Kors Collection optic white lace goddess gown with crystal hand embroidery and an optic white faux fox opera coat with a sequin lining.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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This scenic gorge captivates in winter, when water rushing over the vertical cliff walls freezes into a silent, crystal cathedral of blue-and-white icicles.—
Lisa Kadane,
AFAR Media,
1 Apr. 2025
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Some keep the ad translucent and restrict how much of a screen is devoted to it.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
12 May 2025
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Among the booths selling keychains, ceramics, and handbags, there was a wall display of handmade contemporary postcards with translucent slide-film photographs of local scenes embedded in the card stock.—
Bonnie Tsui,
AFAR Media,
6 May 2025
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On top of this, there is the most liquid and largest MSTR options market, and other vehicles for channeling capital from TradFi into Bitcoin, such as STRK, STRF, and convertible notes.—
Georgii Verbitskii,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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At-home cryotherapy, while still very cold, is much milder than the liquid nitrogen used at the doctor’s office.—
Catharine Malzahn,
Glamour,
15 May 2025
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Taken together, the studies provide the clearest evidence yet that birds and mammals independently evolved brain regions for complex cognition.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Wired News,
11 May 2025
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Subtle but clear involuntary changes allowed for the patient to have their condition plotted on a scale – something that takes the onus away from less reliable self-reporting.—
Bronwyn Thompson,
New Atlas,
11 May 2025
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“See-through.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/see-through. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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